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Star Wars

Legend of Thaigarus

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Trials and Tribulations: Chapter 2; Exceptions

The space ride to the deep core world of Tython would be a trip he would never forget. For the first time ever he was finally able to see the stars as his parents had when they served the Republic. He had been told stories of their adventures, and he always imagined the beauty of the stars. He sometimes would beg his mother to sit with him on top of their home and gaze at the many stars that would fill the black of the night. When he slept he would dream of the stars. What he saw in those dreams could only be described as miraculous! Now however he was able to live that dream. His joy was displayed in excess when he would gaze out the ships view port.

As if seeing the stars wasn't enough for the young child, he was now on his very first star ship! Many times he had begged his father to take him on the missions he and the other warriors would embark on, but he always got the same answer. "When you're old enough little Z." His explorations of the ship often left Lt. Nios in distress for if he got into trouble.

When they arrived within Tython's atmosphere Zaaron couldn't believe his eyes at all the colors! While Dxun had its own form of beauty, Tython was something to behold. Lush forests, wide bodies of water, lengthy plains of grass, and majestic mountains. There was also something else, something he couldn't see, but it made Tython all the more beautiful in his eyes.

While Zaaron was enjoying his new experience his parents were worried Zaaron would make the choice to leave them for the order. Both knew Zaaron wanted to help people. If any person within the compound came to him for help he would go out of his way to help them however he could. The Jedi would allow him to do that. After all what child wouldn't want to learn the ways of the Force. But both knew that part of their hearts would be left with their child. If he left them all they would feel was the loss of their hopes for a family. Though neither would ever stand in the way of their son's happiness, even at the cost of their own.

Traya watched the family interact throughout the journey. She saw how the young boy Zaaron adored both his parents. She saw the way either parent would smile at their son's fascination with an object on the ship or another seemingly random star, the swell of their chest when he would accomplish something as simple as a puzzle that he had been toiling over. Seeing this family's interaction made Traya ask one question. "Was it truly necessary to be void of attachment?"

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The family stood just outside the council's chambers, but the council wished to speak with Zaaron before they talked to his parents. Yuuzahn was not happy with this in the slightest, but he knew it was his son's choice. "Zaaron, no matter what happens in that chamber I want you to remember one thing. That you are of Mandalorian and Echani blood, and that you are Kandosii!" "Indomitable!"

Yuuzahn said as he kneeled down to his son's level. As Zaaron looked to his father he said only three words as he pounded his small chest in a Mandalorian salute. "Haat, Ijaa, Haa'it!" "Truth, Honor, Vision!"

Turning into the council chambers Zaaron took yet another step to his destiny. For most children to stand in front of a table surrounded by some of the most powerful force users in the galaxy would be most intimidating, but yet Zaaron stood before them set as stone.

"Do you know why you have been brought here?" Grand Master Satele Shan asked in a soothing tone trying to calm the boy.

"I was brought to see if I was fit for training." Zaaron answered making eye contact with Satele.

"I sense much fear in you young one. What is it you fear?" Master Tol Braga asked.

"I don't want to leave my family behind." Zaaron replied turning his attention to Master Braga.

"You must let go of your fear young one. Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, and that is the way of the dark side." Master Jaric Kaeden interjected.

"A Mandalorian acknowledges his fear, faces it, and conquers it. That is what I shall do." Zaaron said addressing all on the council.

"How do you aim to do that?" Master Bela Kiwiiks asked curious to the boys answer.

"If I can't stay with my parents I will not become a Jedi." Zaaron said with finality.

At this answer Grand Master Satele smiled. "Let the council come to a decision young one. For now remain with your parents."

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After what seemed like hours Zaaron and his parents had been called to the council chambers.

"The decision of this council is that you all will be given a home here on Tython while Zaaron conducts his training. He will still be required to follow the same rules as his other initiates, but he will return to your shared home at the end of every day." Master Satele explained with a smile on her face.

"Thank you Masters." Zaaron said with a beaming smile on his formerly stone face.

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AN: Thank you again for reading Trials and Tribulations. As always I'd love to hear what you all think, and any ides you may have. So please review!